Lester Township, IA

Living in Lester Township

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 11
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Commute 56
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 57
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Schools 96
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Residents

1.6k Population -53 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated
79% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate36%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household79%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$72k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office23%
Service11%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$160k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$492 Median Monthly Rent -$43 (2010–19)
73% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home11%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K30%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%

House Heating Type

Electricity26%
LP gas32%
Utility gas37%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lester Township

United States45
Iowa35
Waterloo Metro Area51
Black Hawk County52

Property Crime in Lester Township

United States48
Iowa43
Waterloo Metro Area43
Black Hawk County53

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 17 1 8
Feb 21 1 7
Mar 34 2 5
Apr 47 4 2
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 72 6 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 3 0
Oct 49 3 0
Nov 35 2 3
Dec 21 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lester Township

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding48
Tornado18
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lester Township, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lester Township, IA

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St Athanasius School
9 miles, SE
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Sacred Heart School
13 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Lester Township, IA

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Allen College
11 miles, SW
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Wartburg College
20 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lester Township, IA

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Allen Hospital
11 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Lester Township, IA

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